refreshment
Americannoun
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something that refreshes, especially food or drink.
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refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal.
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
- Synonyms:
- renewal, rejuvenation, invigoration
noun
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed
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(plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Etymology
Origin of refreshment
1350–1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment
Example Sentences
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Refreshment comes by way of a chopped salad — ribbons of cabbage tossed with chickpeas, corn, cilantro and lime dressing — and a zesty shrimp cocktail served with big, fresh-made chips.
From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2020
Eastern time when, in lieu of an in-person show that had been planned for this summer in Central Park, Hutchings will play a SummerStage Anywhere Session from Total Refreshment Center in London.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2020
CEO Paul Polman says the first quarter “demonstrates another good volume-driven performance” at its Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment divisions.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2018
Niederauer defended the use of the so-called Liquidity Refreshment Point, which kicks in at pre-established times based on market activity.
From Reuters • May 8, 2010
The people, walking round the ground in their best frocks, from Grand Stand to Refreshment Tent, must have found the fighting very like the game.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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